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What does orangered mean?
Reddit's inbox notification — the little envelope that lights up orange-red when someone replies to you or sends a message. Getting 'an orangered' means someone, somewhere, has answered your comment and your dopamine is incoming.
"Logged in to seventeen orangereds and one of them was a death threat. Classic Tuesday."
Origin
Named after the hex colour Reddit used (#FF4500) for the unread inbox icon. Became a noun via heavy use in the early 2010s and was cemented by the 2013–2014 orangered vs periwinkle April Fools events.
Frequently asked questions
What does "orangered" mean?
It's the orange-red Reddit inbox icon, and by extension it means getting a reply or notification.
How do you use "orangered" in a sentence?
"I logged in to a fresh orangered and hoped it was good news."
Where does "orangered" come from?
It refers to Reddit's inbox alert, which lights up in an orange-red colour when you have new messages.
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